COVID’s Impact on Melanoma

Did you skip your annual skin cancer screening in 2020? Yeah, a lot of people skipped it too.

Sun-Safe Mountain Essentials

Some much needed weather is hitting the Western U.S. and ski resorts are getting blanketed in feet of fresh snow. But, as people flood into resorts to enjoy the fresh powder, it is important to rem...

The Aging Effects of UV Rays

Those not-so-wonderful wrinkles, fine lines, and liver spots we collect over time are not a sign of aging, they are a sign of cumulative UV exposure. Learn how to prevent premature aging from the s...

Checking Your Skin for Skin Cancer Is as Easy as ABC

When it comes to surviving skin cancer melanoma, early detection is crucial. The five year survival rate for melanoma is 99% for patients in which the cancer is detected early. Learn all about the ...

Does Sunscreen Expire?

If you're like many of us here at UV Skinz, you probably have a box or bag full of miscellaneous sunscreens somewhere in your house. But does this sunscreen expire over time? Today, we go over whet...

Why Sun-Safety Is So Important at High Elevations

The mountains are calling… and they're reminding you to protect your skin. 

UV Protective Clothing: Good for You and the Environment

Chemicals in sunscreen aren't good for our planet, especially for our oceans and marine life. Learn all about why UV protective clothing is the better, more environmentally friendly choice for sun ...

The Melanoma Gender Gap

We have some bad news for you, gentlemen. You could be up to 3 times more likely to develop melanoma than a woman of the same age.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Treating a Sunburn

Learn all about the do's and don'ts of how to treat a sunburn as well as ways to prevent sunburns on the UV Skinz blog today.